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dharmic

/ˈdɑːr.mɪk/
dhar · mic
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• adjective

1

Relating to or in accordance with dharma, the principle of cosmic order, moral duty, and righteous conduct in Indian religions.

Example

"The ancient epic explores the complex dharmic obligations of a ruler torn between family loyalty and public duty."

2

Of or relating to the religious and philosophical traditions originating in the Indian subcontinent that emphasize dharma, specifically Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Example

"The university offers a comparative seminar on dharmic traditions and their shared concepts of karma and liberation."

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• Rhymes for dharmic

• Nearby Words

dhalai river
dhansiri
dharma
dharmic
dhaulagiri
dhole
dhuandhar

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from Sanskrit 'dharma' (meaning law, duty, or cosmic order, derived from the root 'dhṛ', 'to hold or support') combined with the suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dharmic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dharmic
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